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LP12 XKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 XKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,325 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nail in nsf tyre

nsr tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords exposed

osf steering component slight play

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,281 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in treads

Offside Front tyre cracked in treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,912 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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LP12 XKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP12 XKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP12 XKL registered?

LP12 XKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 August 2012.

Is LP12 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 XKL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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